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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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